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After US, Israel cuts ties with several UN bodies

Following an examination and discussions held in the aftermath of the United States' decision to withdraw from dozens of international organisations, Israel's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gideon......

3 Indians among crew on board Russian tanker seized by US

Three Indians are among the crew on board the Russian oil tanker seized by the United States, local media reported even as Moscow on Thursday asked Washington to comply with international laws on......

B'desh summons Indian envoy over its missions' security

Bangladesh Foreign Ministry on Tuesday summoned Indian high commissioner Pranay Verma to convey its "grave concern" over the security of its missions in India. IMAGE: Security officials stand......

2025: Modi's Busiest Foreign Travel Year In A Decade

The PM's overseas visits in 2025 picked up sharply after May, particularly following Operation Sindoor. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump met at the White House,......

Russia, China condemn US action in Venezuela

Russia and China on Saturday condemned the United States airstrikes on Venezuela and the capture of its president, Nicolas Maduro and his wife. IMAGE: Smoke rises near Fort Tiuna during a full......

Can India Regain Foreign Tourists This Winter?

'We expect inbound numbers in 2025 to come close to pre-pandemic levels -- if not fully match them -- by early 2026.' Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes.......

Govt notifies rules to enable 100% FDI in insurance sector

Following the notification allowing 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) in the insurance sector, the finance ministry has revised norms to remove the requirement that a majority of......

Foreign mining firms assure rare-earth oxide supply under PLI scheme

Major foreign mining and refining companies have assured the Indian government that they will have sufficient stocks of rare-earth oxides to supply to the winning bidders under the country’s......

India free to buy oil from sources it deems beneficial, says Russia

'India, being and remaining a sovereign nation, carries out foreign trade operations and purchases energy resources where it is beneficial for itself,' Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told......

Aramco, OIL likely to pick up stake in BPCL's Andhra refinery

State-owned Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) is willing to dilute a 30–40 per cent stake in its upcoming greenfield refinery in Andhra Pradesh, with Gulf energy major Saudi Aramco and......

Kerala film fest drops six movies after MEA warning

The Kerala Chalachitra Academy has decided not to screen six films at the IFFK after the ministry of external affairs raised strong objections. The ministry even warned of legal action, saying the......

Chinese ministry intervenes in Nagal's plea for visa

IMAGE: Sumit Nagal was scheduled to travel to Chengdu to compete in the Australian Open Playoff event. Photograph: ANI Photo The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Thursday said India's top-ranked tennis......

Pak foreign ministry evaluating team's security ahead of WC in India

IMAGE: India and Pakistan Captains Rohit Sharma and Babar Azam. India and Pakistan have played each other only in multi-team events at neutral venues over the last decade and doubts remain over......

AFC bans Mohun Bagan amid Indian football chaos

IMAGE: The AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Committee ruled the reigning Indian Super League champions wrongfully withdrew from the 2025-26 AFC Champions League Two following their refusal to travel to......